France’s Macron wins new term after far-right battle

French President Emmanuel Macron wins re-election with 58.6 percent of the vote compared to Marine Le Pen’s 41.4 percent. He is the first French president in 20 years to win a second term. Far right gains dampened his victory celebrations on Sunday night....

Gov’t Urged: Open Borders, Economies

Gov’t Urged: Open Borders, Economies. The World Travel and Tourism Council projected 120 million new jobs to be generated by the sector across the globe over the next decade. WTTC president and chief executive officer Julia Simpson said governments should...

New Covid surge will be disastrous – Concepcion

Jose Maria Concepcion 3rd warned that sliding back to Alert Level 3 will be disastrous to the economy. Experts appealed to consider rolling out a new round of booster shots as a proactive measure against the projected surge in infections in May. Dr. Ted Herbosa of the...

BSP bullish on PHL’s ‘full recovery’

Philippines on track for ‘full recovery’ from recession in 2020, central bank governor says. Analysts warn of headwinds from the Russia-Ukraine war and potential US economic slowdown. Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Benjamin E. Diokno said countries...

Here’s a look at the new Miss Universe PH crown

Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, April 20) — The Miss Universe Philippines Organization on Tuesday unveiled the La Mer En Majesté Crown, which will be perched on the head of the new queen on April 30. The organization said the new crown was created in partnership with...